Bartholomew Howlett, 1767–1827, Britishafter C. John M. Whichelo, 1784–1865, British
Title:
A General View of the Remains of Bermondsey Abbey, Surrey
Date:
1820
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on smooth, moderately thick, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/16 × 18 1/2 inches (35.7 × 47 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower center: "A GENERAL VIEW OF THE REMAINS OF BERMONDSEY ABBY, Surry | As it appeared in the Year 1805 with the adjacent Country. Taken from the Steeple of the Church of St. Mary MAgdalen | Bermondsey was originally an Alien Priory of Cluniuc Monks founded by Aylwin Child, Anno 1082. Augmented in its revenue by King W.m 2 Anno 1089 made an Abby Anno 1399. At the supporession | of Religious Houses by King Henry 8th its annual revenue was valued at £584.2.3. The Site of the Abby was granted in the 33d year of Henry 8th to Sir Richard or Robert Southwell"; lower left: "Drawn by C.J.M. Whichello"; lower left: "London. Published 27th September 1820 by"; lower right: "Robert Wilkinson 125 Fenchurch Street"; lower right: "Engraved by B. Howlett'
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection